TF on 5/8/2003 at 07:10
Actually, BlackMan, if I could record a demo or something, you'd be amazed of what ol' slow Garrett is capable of.
If blocking is too slow, then release the button immediately after blocking an attack, the freeze will end much faster, giving you the opportunity to attack or block another hit in the case of the haunt.
Morrgan on 5/8/2003 at 07:18
The only times I've used blocking was in the training mission to see how it worked. I never got the hang of it so I haven't used it since. I rarely get into swordfights anyway, so I don't have much need for it anyway.
theBlackman on 5/8/2003 at 07:20
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Originally posted by Thiefsie Fool Actually, BlackMan, if I could record a demo or something, you'd be amazed of what ol' slow Garrett is capable of. One on one, or maybe with two in a narrow space, I don't do too badly, but still the guards speed is about two to one. Even blocking with skill. LOL
So as a thief, I keep to the shadows. ;)
Having some minor real life experience with a sword, and knowing the difference between a block and a parry, I don't hang on the BLOCK key. A parry and riposte is always the better of the two if you have a choice. :D
MrMunkeepants on 5/8/2003 at 07:25
I rarely have to use the sword, but when I do, I don't block, I just hit their sword at a perpendicular angle, and it knocks their blade away from me, while giving me a backhanded attack :sly:
Child of Karras on 9/8/2003 at 06:17
It's usueless unless you play Thief Quake-style.
Why should you block when you're suppose to stay hidden anyway.
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Originally posted by theBlackman One on one, or maybe with two in a narrow space, I don't do too badly, but still the guards speed is about two to one. Even blocking with skill. LOL Use CamStudio. (Forgot the URL. Sorry.)
TF on 9/8/2003 at 10:30
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Why should you block when you're suppose to stay hidden anyway.
Sigh, usually when you've spent over three years playing a game, you tend to try new things, trying to get as much out of the game as possible, swordfighting is a component of Thief, and thus should be enjoyed even if on rare ocassions.
ZylonBane on 9/8/2003 at 13:24
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Originally posted by Child of Karras It's usueless unless you play Thief Quake-style.It must be comforting to live in such a simple, black-and-white world.
Child of Karras on 9/8/2003 at 15:55
Zylon
A stealth game should always remain stealth. Besides, there are more and better methods out there like Lytha and ghosting.
DMouse on 9/8/2003 at 18:43
'A stealth game should always remain stealth.'
If that's true, then why did the developers add it to the game? Are you saying you know their game better than they do?
I personally find it much cheaper to reload a save game than to use a sword. If you make a mistake and a guard spots you, the cheap thing to do is to reload and pretend you didn't make a mistake. Serious players will deal with the results of their actions.
Child of Karras on 9/8/2003 at 19:59
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Originally posted by DMouse If that's true, then why did the developers add it to the game? Are you saying you know their game better than they do?If so, then why call it THIEF and not CRUSADER? It's a stealth game but you don't have to use stealth? Not much sense is there? It's like saying you can play puzzle bobble without having to match the bubbles accordinly to thier color.
